Digitally projected full dome theaters are a new and growing form of immersive cinematic presentation for small audiences. There are thousands of these theaters worldwide (see an incomplete list here), and many are domed planetariums that have been retrofitted w/ high resolution digital projectors that “stitch” multiple projections together into one large surround image, allowing very high resolutions at 4 or 8k. Continue reading “FullDome Theatre Production”
Cartier @ Art Basel Fulldome Interstitials
A highlight of the 2009 Art Basel Miami Beach event was Cartier’s premiere of David Lynch’s fulldome film on “Diamonds, Gold and Dreams”, shown in a 60′ custom dome pavilion. xRez Studio was contracted by Jill Buchanan of 5DXperience to produce the interstitial imagery to play between his hourly showings. Continue reading “Cartier @ Art Basel Fulldome Interstitials”
Crossing Worlds Fulldome Film
A visual tone poem designed for the emerging fulldome planetarium format, “Crossing Worlds” utilizes spherical photography from the American desert west to immerse the viewer in a transcendent spectrum of austere landscapes. xRez Studio’s first dome format film, “Crossing Worlds” won a coveted “Domie” for Best Design in a Dome at DomeFest 09 in Albuquerque, NM. Continue reading “Crossing Worlds Fulldome Film”
Grand Canyon By Nature Film
The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is the life blood of the Western United States, both spiritually and literally.
Grand Canyon By Nature: River of Life shows the story of the Grand in stunning visual artistry as we join a journey through the heart of one of the planet’s greatest wonders. It’s a journey of adventure — and a metaphor of our journey of life. Continue reading “Grand Canyon By Nature Film”